Policy & Research Lead – Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title

Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation; Shire of Moyne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation – Breakaway Creek VIC is seeking a Senior Policy and Research Officer to support executive management through strategic policy advice and research on Gunditjmara Country.

Reporting to the Heritage, Research and Policy Manager, you will draft position papers, analyse government policy, manage projects, and build relationships with stakeholders to advance native title, cultural heritage, and land justice.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a discipline such as natural and cultural resource management, cultural heritage, policy and governance and/or community development.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and draft position papers and policy to support the organisation and program objectives.
• Provide analysis, advice and recommendations on relevant government policy, strategies, legislation, and emerging issues and opportunities that are of interest to GMTOAC.
• Prepare documents, briefs, discussion papers, research papers, and reports for GMTOAC on complex and sensitive issues.
• Pro-actively identify, build and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and develop options for implementing innovative partnership approaches.
• Analyse technical and policy papers, develop options and make recommendations.
• Develop and implement standalone projects within the portfolio.
• Establish collaborative working relationships and provide timely and professional advice to internal and external stakeholders on specific issues associated with each of the programs.
• Undertake other duties as requested.

Skills

Policy

Written communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Influence & negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Tertiary qualification in natural/cultural resource management or policy

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation – Breakaway Creek VIC is seeking a Senior Policy and Research Officer to support executive management through strategic policy advice and research on Gunditjmara Country.

Reporting to the Heritage, Research and Policy Manager, you will draft position papers, analyse government policy, manage projects, and build relationships with stakeholders to advance native title, cultural heritage, and land justice.